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Officer accused of misusing Flock cameras to track estranged ex-wife more than 700 times, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Thaddeus Randazzo, Amanda Alvarado , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The officer's actions are said to have occurred both on and off duty. A police officer faces charges for allegedly misusing technology.
A police officer faces charges for allegedly misusing technology. He is accused of tracking his estranged ex-wife's vehicle. The officer claimed he was trying to keep track of his children when they were with her. However, an investigation revealed a large number of searches for her license plate number.
The officer's actions are said to have occurred both on and off duty. He has been charged with a crime related to computer use. Further details about the case are available from the source.
The investigation found evidence of numerous searches over a period of time, leading to the charges against the officer.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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